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L256 MYD

1993 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,010 mi
Last recorded37,010 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL256 MYD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 37,010 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 35,066 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 34,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 34,939 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 34,939 miles

Offside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,134 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 33,114 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2014 32,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 31,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2012 31,587 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,261 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 30,239 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,006 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,956 miles

1 Tail light not working

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,690 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 27,167 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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L256 MYD is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 33,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L256 MYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 33 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L256 MYD registered?

L256 MYD is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L256 MYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L256 MYD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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